Wed May 28 10:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Altmaier Stuns Fritz in Roland Garros Upset
**PARIS, France** – Daniel Altmaier delivered a major shock at Roland Garros on Monday, ousting No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz in a four-set thriller. The German, ranked No. 66, secured his first-ever Top 5 victory with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 win on Court Simonne Mathieu. This marks Altmaier’s second notable upset in Paris, having previously defeated Jannik Sinner at the same tournament two years ago.
“It was very special,” Altmaier said after the match, emphasizing his hard work and confidence leading up to the tournament. He will now face Vit Kopriva in the next round.
Fritz attributed his loss to poor performance on key points, while also mentioning an ankle issue that, despite not being the primary reason for his defeat, “doesn’t feel great.”
The American’s loss compounded a difficult day for top American players, as No. 9 seed Emma Navarro also suffered a stunning defeat, losing 6-0, 6-1 to Jessia Bouzas Maneiro. However, there was some positive news for American tennis fans, as No. 23 seed Sebastian Korda advanced to the second round. Danielle Collins, Robin Montgomery, and Bernarda Pera also secured victories in the women’s draw.
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